Dance! Dance! DANCE!

Adyson had her first dance recital on Friday, June 10th.  I somehow managed to score front row seats and Quentin and I were delighted at how well Ady actually participated.  She has been known to play shy when people are watching, which she did some of at the dress rehearsal, but she danced very well at the real recital!

This was also the first time Ady has worn makeup, and I think I created a monster.  She asks to wear "scara" and "lipsticks" all the time now... Sigh.  I can usually appease her with some blush and chapstick, but I doubt that will last long!

All in all she did great, but I am not sure dance is for Ady.  She had fun but often didn't want to go to class or asked to play other sports instead.  I think we are going to look into "cheater-leading" for flag football and playing basketball and soccer. 

THIS VIDEO (click the link)  is from dress rehearsal (no cameras or video allowed at the recital so you have to buy the dvd for $39.99, of course) Adyson is 3rd from the left!

Girls on the Run

I ran my second 5K today, and It.  Was.  AWESOME!  The kids and I (and some friends too) ran the Girls on the Run 5K at Mt. Trashmore today.  There were several times I fought back tears as I saw these girls run.  They were tears of joy, of course, but tears of accomplishment for many of these young girls.  There were a around 1000 runners today, which is double last year.  I cannot wait to continue to support this program in the future. 

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a national non-profit prevention program that encourages pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.  Their curricula address all aspects of girls' development - their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. (quoted from www.girlsontherun.org)

(From left to right: Jamie, Nicole, Me, Devon, and Katie)

Today also marked the first EVER race for two of my friends, Nicole and Jamie.  They are both hooked.  Just like I was!  Today we dubbed ourselves as "Moms on the Run!"

This race was not one that I had planned to crush any records, especially since there was a whole lot of walking to squeeze through the crowds, but it wasn't about speed or a finishing time today.  Today was about showing these young girls that anything is possible, even running 3+ miles with a stroller full of wiggly children :)

Jamie, Nicole, and Me

Jace (Buzz Lightyear), Cooper, and Ady

Me and Devon